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January 28, 2014
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the Member for Terrebonne—Blainville on December 9. I would like to thank the hon. Member for raising the question, as...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding a Senator's letter, finding no direct link between the external communication and an impediment to the Member's parliamentary functions.
November 12, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised by the hon. Member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley concerning the Economic and Fiscal Update by the Minister of Finance on...
The Speaker ruled that a Minister delivering an economic update outside the House is not a breach of privilege as it is not a formal parliamentary proceeding.
October 30, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on October 17, 2013 by the hon. Member for Timmins—James Bay regarding alleged misleading statements made by the Prime...
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege against the Prime Minister for allegedly misleading the House, citing a lack of evidence of intent.
October 17, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised by the hon. House Leader of the Official Opposition regarding Government Motion No. 2 that is standing on the Order Paper in the...
The Speaker denied a request to divide a complex government motion for debate but granted a separate vote on its most contentious part.
June 6, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on a point of order raised on May 29 by the hon. House Leader of the Official Opposition regarding the process followed by the Standing Committee on Finance...
The Speaker denied a point of order, ruling that a committee's novel procedure to 'deem moved' amendments from non-members was a valid exercise of its authority and did not infringe on members' rights.
May 22, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on May 21, 2013 by the hon. House Leader of the Official Opposition regarding the admissibility of Government Business No. 17, a...
The Speaker ruled that a government motion to extend sitting hours is in order, as the House can alter its schedule by a majority vote at any time.
May 21, 2013
The Speaker: Before moving on to questions and comments, I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on April 25 by the hon. Member for Toronto Centre regarding the Eighth Report of the...
The Speaker ruled that a standing committee can, via a report, ask the House for permission to expand the scope of a Private Member's Bill.
April 23, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 26 by the Member for Langley regarding the presentation of a Member's statement pursuant to Standing Order 31....
The Speaker ruled that a party removing a Member from a speaking list for an S.O. 31 statement does not constitute a prima facie breach of privilege, while affirming the Speaker's ultimate and indisputable authority to recognize any Member who seeks the floor.
March 27, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 6, 2013 by the Member for Winnipeg Centre regarding the Minister of Justice's statutory obligation to examine...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege regarding the Minister of Justice's statutory duties, ruling that the Chair cannot interpret legal obligations as that is a matter for the courts.
February 7, 2013
The Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on January 31, 2013, by the hon. Member for Ottawa—Vanier regarding the procedures of the Department of Public Works and...
The Speaker ruled that a government department's process for providing information to an MP does not breach privilege because seeking information is not a 'proceeding in Parliament'.